13 Things Successful Bloggers Do

When I first started blogging, my reason was to fill a gap I felt existed. My husband has bipolar disorder and a few years back when he had a particularly bad setback, I turned to the Internet for support. I found many, many resources for the sufferer but very few for me, the spouse and caregiver. Once he was stable, I decided to reach out and share my experiences with others just like me. I started by making videos on You Tube. Then, through Twitter I met a wonderful woman blogging about her disorder. She graciously invited me to blog about my experiences on her site. And that was how I safely jumped into the world of blogging. All I had to do was write.

I found out that I really enjoyed blogging, sharing information and meeting new people. But I felt like I had more to say. I didn’t want to be known as just a wife of a bipolar sufferer. There is more to me than that. So I started this blog.

Blogging has a huge learning curve, but it’s not like flying a plane. You can jump right in and fly by the seat of your pants having absolutely no previous skill or knowledge. All you need is a name and a niche. The rest you just learn as you go. I think that’s the fun part for me. I love research and information.

I am now at the point where I know that this is what I want to do and would like to take my blog to the next level. I read, a lot, and have compiled a list of what I have seen the successful bloggers doing. I am sure the list will grow but here it is:

1. Write a mission statement or reason for blogging. On paper, not just in your head.

Great list. I’ve tried to do all of these, and through trial and error learned more about what my niche should be. Bingo. But I want to stretch further, and further and further. That’s what midlife is for, right? Wonderful (again) post, Elena.

I think I have found my niche however, nearly a year later, I’m still struggling with blogging or at least getting followers. I am pretty sure I have “adopted” my own voice but it feels like its not working. Of course mimicking other is something I will not do. I like the idea of writing a mission statement and its never too late to do one. Thank you so much for this idea. Not sure I have a mentor in blogging however I have found and follow blogs that inspire me. Yours being one.

Thank you so much Gertie! In the beginning, you have to be twice as aggressive sharing your posts and getting your name out there. Are you struggling to write as well or just getting followers? Have you tried joining any linkys or how about some blogging groups that specifically trade followers?

HELLO!

Elena Peters is a midlife woman who redefined her life after quitting her upper management job just before her 50th birthday. She reached for the stars and followed her passion for blogging. In three short years, her blogs have amassed more than 4 million pageviews!

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